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Pleostin Ez is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Pleostin Ez also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Pleostin Ez is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Pleostin Ez include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Pleostin Ez have been listed ahead. These side effects of Pleostin Ez are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Pleostin Ez's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pleostin Ez related warnings talks about Pleostin Ez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pleostin Ez is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pleostin Ez contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Pleostin Ez with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pleostin Ez is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Pleostin Ez is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Pleostin Ez safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Pleostin EZ for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Pleostin Ez safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Pleostin EZ. Immediately discontinue Pleostin EZ if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Pleostin Ez on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Pleostin EZ. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pleostin Ez on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Pleostin EZ. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pleostin EZ only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pleostin Ez on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Pleostin EZ on the heart have been reported.
Pleostin Ez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pleostin Ez unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pleostin Ez habit forming or addictive?
Pleostin Ez is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Pleostin Ez
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Pleostin Ez to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleostin Ez
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pleostin Ez with alcohol will be.
Pleostin EZ comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Pleostin EZ is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Pleostin EZ works by inhibiting an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) which is responsible for cholesterol synthesis in our body, its inhibition results in increased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and decreased levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) which lowers the risk of developing heart disease and helps in preventing strokes
No, Pleostin EZ does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported to cause diabetes. However, Pleostin EZ might increase your blood sugar levels slightly. So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case of a sudden spike inform your doctor and take medicines accordingly.
Yes, Pleostin EZ has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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